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Lot 10037

Pre 1921  1/2 a dull blue on medium wove paper horizontal pair (cliché 1, 2). Experts believe that this is Barwani's 2nd 1/2 a stamp, different from the 1st stamp (SG 2) being that the 1st issue of Barwani (SG 1 and 2) was issued perforated whereas the 2nd issue of Barwani (SG 1a and 2ab) were isssued imperf. Furthermore, the ink shades are different, the 1st 1/2a stamp (SG 2) was printed in deep ultramarine whereas this stamp is printed in dull blue. BPA certificate (SG value £3000)